From the lab

Jen Keane shares her learnings from her time as Creative Resident with Bay Area material company Bolt Threads.

Collaborating with bioengineer Marcus Walker to explore the future of synthetic biology in fashion, we’ve employed genetically engineered (GMO) bacteria to ‘weave’ a sneaker with the colour grown-in.

Our patent pending microbial weaving process uses bacteria to ‘weave’ customizable biotextiles and composites.